Voice & Vision, Inc. & CompeerCORPS
Voice & Vision, Inc. & CompeerCORPS
Visiting Angels: Helping Veterans and Their Families with Mary LaMarre
Visiting Angels: Helping Veterans and Their Families with Mary LaMarre
Visiting Angels: Helping Veterans and Their Families with Mary LaMarre
Wednesday 3rd July 2024
Discover how Visiting Angels supports veterans and their families through home care and more in this episode featuring Mary LaMarre.
18 minutes
Informative
Supportive
Compassionate
Inspiring
Hopeful
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Voice & Vision, Inc. & CompeerCORPS
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Body & Mind
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Episode Overview
- Visiting Angels offers a range of support services for veterans, including home care and dementia care.
- The Twilight Wish Foundation grants wishes to seniors and veterans, making dreams come true.
- Caregivers can find respite through Visiting Angels' services, preventing burnout.
- Reaching out for help before a crisis occurs is crucial for maintaining quality of life.
- Visiting Angels provides thorough vetting and training for their caregivers to ensure trust and safety.
We want to make sure that the veteran is safe in his own home and that he is allowed to live his life with dignity.
Untold Valor: Veterans Recovery in Action brings you a heartwarming and essential episode featuring Mary LaMarre, the Client Relations Director at Visiting Angels. With over 30 years of experience in healthcare, Mary shares her journey from a corporate setting to a more hands-on role at Visiting Angels, where she now helps veterans and their families improve their quality of life.
The episode delves into the various services provided by Visiting Angels, such as home care, dementia care, and support for caregivers, highlighting the organisation's mission to make life enjoyable for veterans to the greatest extent possible. Mary discusses the unique challenges faced by veterans and their families, emphasising the importance of reaching out for help before a crisis occurs. She also touches on the Visiting Angels Foundation and its efforts to provide grants for meals, transportation, and other essential services.
Additionally, Mary introduces the Twilight Wish Foundation, which grants wishes to seniors, including veterans, making dreams like attending a Phillies game or visiting significant historical sites come true. Reverend Ben joins the conversation, adding his perspective on the importance of supporting veterans and raising awareness about available resources. The episode underscores the necessity of proper care and support for veterans, whether they are elderly or younger individuals with disabilities.
If you're looking for an episode that combines practical advice with heartfelt stories, this one is a must-listen. Mary LaMarre's insights and experiences offer valuable takeaways for anyone involved in veteran care or seeking to understand the unique needs of this community. Don't miss out on this informative and inspiring discussion.